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Overview |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 73% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,909 students)
AIC vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 11% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Willamette University than American International College ($45,000.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Willamette University ($18,317 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 5.5% lower than costs at American International College ($14,340 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Willamette University ($35,061 vs. $27,700)
AIC vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 341 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
AIC vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Willamette University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Willamette University and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than American International College (77% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $7,900 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/